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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 922.68 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 922.68 and 354.66 is: 531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 922.68 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/922.68 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 922.68 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 327,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,237.69/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.91

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